Tuesday, November 30, 2010

We're receiving our first snowfall. I don't think it will amount to much, today...butHOORAY!

These first three photos were taken at 9:45 A.M.(You might notice a change in the bird-care methods this Fall. Mr Shady mounted a birdbath on the front deck railing --guess I won't be using the birdbath on the ground, a bit sad --and a heavy duty bird feeder hanger!)

Monday, November 15, 2010

Last Friday morning (Nov. 12), I walked out into the garage and saw a wren!

Me: "Say! What are YOU doing here at this time of year?" (Thinking it was a house wren.)

It hopped into one of the holes on my husband's truck's front bumper - looking for a home? So I quickly dashed into the house to get my camera. I stood quite awhile, focused on that bumper... but nothing happened. As soon as I turned off my camera, the little fellow flew off! Of course! ha.

So, I turned the camera back on and out hopped (his mate?) from under the truck. I did the best I could, but this was the only photo I got. He/she then hopped back under the truck and soon was on the left front tire. I was ready to take a second shot when he/she flew off.

I'm just WAY too slow on the draw!

But it's a Carolina Wren! (Don't think I've ever noticed them before, but the bird book say's they're year-round residents in this area.) Hope they like my neck of the woods! Please return!

You see, Rosemary is very creative and enjoys creating beautiful greeting cards.I thought she might like to use a couple of my photos in her cards...but look!She made the cards and sent them back to me -